Catherine

Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-er-uhn ]

Boy Name #33,864 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Catherine is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ATH-er-uhn.

Parents who love the name Catherine often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #33,864
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cat Cay Catie Cathie

Also a Girl Name

Catherine is also used as a girl name, ranked #320.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catherine

Is Catherine a boy or girl name?

Catherine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33864. As a girl name, it is ranked #320. Catherine is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Catherine?

Catherine is pronounced k-ATH-er-uhn.

How popular is the name Catherine?

Catherine is currently ranked #33864 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Catherine?

Common nicknames for Catherine include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie.

Is Catherine a common or rare name?

Catherine is an uncommon name, ranked #33864 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Catherine

Catherine is a boy name .

Is Catherine a boy or girl name? Catherine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,864 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #320. Catherine is more commonly used as a girl name.

Catherine is currently ranked #33,864 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Catherine include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.